Emma Male explores the function and components of the circulatory system – the London underground service to the human body
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) has made its guidance on the practice of dentistry for patients with dementia available free of...
The Scottish government has revealed new ways to prevent poor oral health, cut oral health inequalities and address the needs of the ageing...
As dental nurses, using the dental aspirator is a vital and, arguably, the best known part of our role and heritage. Emma Male considers some...
Sophie Gray considers the disease with relevance to the dental team
The dentists’ union estimates that around 9,500 dentures are lost in NHS hospitals in England every year, costing the NHS in the region of £1 million....
Many adults are currently overweight or obese – but how best to handle the associated challenges in treating heavier patients? The dento-legal experts...
Elderly residents should be helped to brush their teeth twice a day, says NICE – but how to overcome the challenges of communication?
Meet former dental nurse and dental hygienist Megan Thomas who wants you to join her in targeting dental health care to those who need it most by...
Fiona Welsh is a dental nurse at Community Dental Services – a member of the Association of Dental Groups. Here, she discusses an ‘average’ day…
Sharon Howe details her role as a dental nurse at the community dental services (CDS-CIC) in Suffolk. She gained her certificate in Special Care...
This three-part series examines pain in the orofacial region. The first article provides an overview of pain in the trigeminal sensory region
